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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,452.60, 29,183.52 and 8,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,452.60, 29,183.52 and 8,359.40 is: 12,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,452.60 : 29,183.52 = 8,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,452.60/29,183.52 = 8,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,452.60x = 29,183.52 × 8,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,452.60x = 243,956,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,956,571.17/19,452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.08

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